The Actor's Workshop

Detroit's oldest and best acting studio. For fun and for real since 1984.
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WINTER TERM 2012


Intro Workshop (Mondays, Session I): January 9 - February 13
Intro Workshop (Session II):  February 20 - March 26

Ongoing Study (Tuesdays):  January 10 - March 27
Actor As Filmmaker (Wednesdays): January 11 - March 28



CLICK ON "CLASS SCHEDULE" ON THE MENU BAR AT THE TOP LEFT OF THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.




   
           
(L-R) Lauren Allen, Robin Mudge, Ann Marie Lamphier, Jen Masty      Photo:  Kris Klima



Welcome to our web site!  

 

The Actor's Workshop was established in 1984 by Director Brian Lawrence.  In our  28-year history, we've trained hundreds upon hundreds of men and women, many of whom are working actors in Detroit, New York and Los Angeles.



                    

(L - R) Actors Maiya Sahr, Marcel Lee and Adam Lopez; Photo: Marcus Alan



We've produced countless stage shows and in recent years have focused on developing independent film projects (Corrupted Minds, Life Goes On). We have two films in production: Rabid and Sleeping with Women.


WINTER TERM begins January 9, 2012, with the Intro class.   The advanced curriculum runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  For details, go to the Class Schedule page.


The Actor's Workshop has served as a resource center for actors and filmmakers. 

  • Training
  • Children's Classes
  • Private Coaching
  • Career Guidance

Call (248) 398-7744 for more information about class schedules or go to the Class Schedule page.





 



Director Brian Lawrence interviewed at the premiere of Corrupted Minds

 




 WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS


The newest members of The Actor's Workshop include Mai Mickens,  Kasi Wakefield, Nick Prelaj,  Sara St. Clair, Brittany Rieberger,

Eric Kraus, Paul Watta, Tiffany Hunter, Ricardo Aceval, Karen Curtsinger and Khiry Williams.


 

 

Director Brian Lawrence on the set of Corrupted Minds

Photo by Karen Sas

 





Performarama: Benefit for Alzheimer's Association  a Success


Our show, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association on December 6, 2011, was an artistic and fundraising success.  Many thanks go to the gracious Stewart Francke, the lovely ladies of L'Stubbs, Blaine Fowler of WDVD-FM, and the multi-talented Jeff Caponigro, who was instrumental in bringing everyone together for a very worthy cause.  Warm thanks also to Kerby's Koney Island for catering the event and to Kris Klima for valuable coordination services.  The Uranus Radio Theatre was delighted to be a guest among such a formidable lineup.






NEW CLASS!
Accents & Dialects for Actors

Sundays starting January 2012

  • Each 2-hour session works on a different accent or dialect
  • Class size limited to 10 actors
  • Drop in or attend all four sessions
  • $30 per session / $100 for 4 sessions
  • Taught by Corinne Barringer

Call (248) 398-7744 for more info or to reserve a place.





Young Stars
on Tuesdays

Acting class for little ones 4 to 8 years of age runs from 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM.    Drop in fee is $20.

Call (248) 398-7744 to reserve a place for your child.




WE'VE MOVED!


After 20 fruitful years at 307 West 6th Street, we are pleased to announce the start of an exciting phase of unparalleled creative productivity in a
A new, improved studio space.    Fall classes begin September 26 at our new location: 1602 Rochester Road, just south of 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak.  We'll look forward to seeing you there!




New Project:  Sleeping With Women


Look for upcoming Kickstarter...





"It rocks!"

 

"A thoroughly enjoyable visit to the Summer of Love... "

 

"Shakespeare at his grooviest!"

 


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Congratulations to the cast for a job well done!


 






       
Actor Cheyl Cioci/Photo: Marcus Alan  Actors James Howey and Mary Johnstone/Photos: Marcus Alan




Rochelle
DeCastro as "Loretta"; Joey Catalano as "Dennis" in Dreams                     Photo: Marcus Alan
























Actors Aaron Pettway, Ian Jones, Rhys Wyn Trenhaile and Ahmad Alshumary from Dreams.







We're located in downtown Royal Oak at
1602 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
 
Phone: (248) 398-7744










Tamara Frapasella in a scene from the motion picture She Kills!